| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $36.88 | 9.159% | $40.2578 | $40.26 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.44 | 11.299% | $80.625 | $80.63 | $80.65 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.77 | 12.304% | $146.8599 | $146.86 | $146.85 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.87 | 3.144% | $11.2118 | $11.21 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.85 | 4.241% | $70.7275 | $70.73 | $70.75 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.31 | 5.771% | $239.3704 | $239.37 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.80 | 10.487% | $274.8917 | $274.89 | $274.90 | $274.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.92 | $863.9441 | $863.95 | $863.95 | $864.00 | |